BN Bytes: Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Amaka Igwe, Aliko Dangote & Jim Ovia receive National Honours – Photos from the Ceremony
Posted on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 10:51 AMBy BellaNaija.com
On the 14th of November 2011, Nigerians including business leaders, politicians, academics and actors were conferred with National Honours by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
Popular Nigerian actors Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Osita Iheme, Olu Jacobs, Kanayo O Kanayo, Osita Iheme and Amaka Igwe. The aforementioned were awarded the Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) honour.
Nigerian author Professor Chinua Achebe was offered the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) national honour but declined. Professor Grace Alele-Williams was also listed for the OFR national award but declined based on the fact that she had already received the same honour 10 years ago! This says a lot about our Nigerian government’s record keeping.
Nigerian business magnates, Jim Ovia received the Commander of the Order of Niger (CON) national honour and Aliko Dangote received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), the second highest national honour award.
Photos below
Osita Iheme
Diezani Alison-Madueke
Jim Ovia
Aliko Dangote
Stephanie Okereke
Stephanie with her fiance, Linus Idahosa
| NAMES | STATUS | Sector | CLASS OF MEDAL |
| Alhaji Aliko Dangote | Chairman Dangote Group | Private | GCON |
| Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal | Speaker House Of Representative | Public | CFR |
| Mr. Ita Ekpentoung E. Ita | Dg Sss | Public | CFR |
| Mohammed Bello Adoke, San | Attorney General Of The Federal | Public | CFR |
| Air Chief Oluseyi Petinrin | Chief Of Defence Staff | Public | CFR |
| Air Marshal Muhammed Dikko Umar | Chief Of Air Staff (Cas) | Public | CFR |
| Vice Admiral Sa’ad Ibrahim | Chief Of Naval Staff (Cns) | Public | CFR |
| Lt-Gen. Azubuke Ihejrika | Chief Of Army Staff | Public | CFR |
| Hafiz Rigim | Inspector General Of Police | Public | CFR |
| Abdullahi, D.I | Comptroller General Of Police | Public | CFR |
| Alhaji Isa Bello Sali | Head Of Civil Service Of The Federation | Public | CFR |
| Amb. Ezekiel O. Oladeji | DG NIA | Public | CFR |
| Hon. Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar | Justice Of The Supreme Court | Public | |
| Justice Dalhatu Adamu | AG. President, Court Of Appeal | Public | CFR |
| Mrs Victoria Gowon | Former First Lady Of Nigeria | Public | CFR |
| Hon. Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo | Former Justice Of Supreme Court, Chm Law Reform Comm | Public | CFR |
| Lt. Gen S. Ibrahim | Former Chief Of Army Staff | Public | CFR |
| Rear Admiral A.A Madueke | Former Chief Of Naval Staff | Public | CFR |
| Vice Admiral P.S. Koshoni | Former Chief Of Naval Staff | Public | CFR |
| Air Mashal A.M Daggash | Former Chief Of Defense Staff | Public | CFR |
| Air Marshal N.E Eduok | Former Chief Of Air Staff | Public | CFR |
| Air Vice Marshal J. Yisa Doko | Former Chief Of Air Staff | Public | CFR |
| Alh. Muhammed Gambo-Jimeta | Former Inspector General Of Police | Public | CFR |
| General D.Y. Bali | Former Chief Of Defence Staff & Traditional Ruler | Public | CFR |
| Air Vice Marshal Lm. Alfa | Former Chief Of Air Staff | Public | CFR |
| Air Vice Marshal C.A Dada | Former Chief Of Air Staff | Public | CFR |
| Maj. Gen. M. C Alli | Former Chief Of Army Staff | Public | CFR |
| Rear Admiral S. Saidu | Former Chief Of Naval Staff | Public | CFR |
| Lt. Gen Jeremiah Timbut Useni | Former Min. & Rtd Lt. General | Public | CFR |
| Prof. Oladipo A. Afolabi | Former Head Of The Civil Service Of The Federation | Public | CFR |
| Maj. Gen Emmanuel Abisoye | Former General Officer Command | Public | CFR |
| Amb. (Dr.) Dalhatu Sarki Tafida | Physician, Diplomat, Former Senator | Public | |
| Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi | Scholar, Diplomat, Former Minister | Public | CFR |
| Prof. Chinua Achebe | Scholar, Eminent Writer | Private | CFR |
| Dr. Shehu Usman Abubakar | The Emir Of Gombe | Private | CFR |
| Hrh. Alh. (Dr.) Isa Mustapha A Agwali | The Emir Of Lafia | Private | |
| Hrh Oba (Dr) David Victor Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi | The Olowo Of Owo | Private | CFR |
| Hrh. Dr. Muhammed B. Aliyu Mustapha | Lamido Of Adamawa | Traditional | |
| Prof. T.T Princewill | Amanayabo Of Kalabari | Traditional | CFR |
| Hrh Alhaji (Dr) Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu | Emir Of Bauchi | Traditional | CFR |
| Dr. Oba Otudeko | Business Man | Private | CON |
| Prof. Akin Magbogunje | Consultant, Businessman | Private | CON |
| H/E Dr Peter Obi | Governor Of Anambra State | Public | CON |
| H/E Senator Liyel Imoke | Governor Of Cross River State | Public | CON |
| H/E Com. Adams Oshomole | Governor Of Edo State | Public | CON |
| H/E Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa | Governor Of Kaduna State | Public | CON |
| H/E Ibrahim Shehu Shema | Governor Of Katsina Staff | Public | CON |
| H/E Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu | Governor Of Niger State | Public | CON |
| H/E Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi | Governor Of Rivers State | Public | CON |
| H/E Chief Godswill Akpabio | Governor Of Akwa Ibom State | Public | CON |
| H/E Alhaji Sule Lamido | Governor, Jigawa State | Public | CON |
| H/E Brig. Gen. Abba Kyari (Rtd) | Fmr Governor North Central State | Public | CON |
| H/E Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife | Fmr Governor Anambra Staff | Public | CON |
| H/E Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo | Fmr Governor Of Ekiti State, Owa-Oye Of Okemesi Ekiti | Public | CON |
| H/E Maj. Gen R.S Magashi | Fmr Governor Of Kaduna State | Public | CON |
| H/E Alhaji Saidu Barda | Former Governor Of Katsina State, Former Permanent Secretary | Public | CON |
| H/E Dr Olusegun Agagu | Fmr Governor Of Ondo State, Accomplished Geologist | Public | CON |
| H/E Senator Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke | Former Governor Of Osun State, Senator | Public | CON |
| H/E Alh. Lamidi O. Adeshina | Former Governor Of Oyo State | Public | CON |
| H/E Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim | Former Governor Of Yobe State, Senator | Public | CON |
| H/E Chief Rufus Ada George | Former Governor Of Rivers State | Public | CON |
| Chief Clement David Ebri | Former Governor Of Rivers State | Public | CON |
| Senator Ben Ndi Obi | Senator | Public | CON |
| Senator Bello Hayyatu Gwarzo | Senate Chief Whip | Public | CON |
| Senator Emmanuel Pauka | Senator | Public | CON |
| Senator Grace Folashade Bent | Politician | Public | CON |
| Senator James Ebowu Manager | Senator | Public | CON |
| Senator John Wash Pam | Politician, Diplomat | Public | CON |
| Senator Joy Emodi | Politician | Public | CON |
| Senator Maina Maji Lawan | Senator, Former Deputy Chief Whip | Public | CON |
| Senator Mohammed Girgiri Lawan | Politician | Public | CON |
| Senator Smart Adeyemi | Senator | Public | CON |
| Senator Uche Chukwumerije | Senator | Public | CON |
| Senator Udoma Udo Udoma | Legal Practitioner, Politician And Administrator | Public | CON |
| Mr Olusegun Aganga | Accomplished Economist, Minister | Public | CON |
| Barr. Chukwuemeka Wogu | Hon. Minister | Public | CON |
| Godsday Porubebe | Hon. Minister | Public | CON |
| Mrs Dieziani Allison Madueke | Hon. Minister | Public | CON |
| Dr. Usman Shamsudeen | Hon. Minister And Deputy Chairman National Planning Commission | Public | CON |
| Hon. Emeka Shedioma | Politician, Deputy Speaker House Of Representatives | Public | CON |
| Mr Kanu Agabi, San | Former Attorney General Of The Federation | Public | CON |
| Sen. Nuhu Aliyu | Dig (Rtd) | Public | CON |
| Maj. Gen. M. G. Nasko | Former Minister | Public | CON |
| Major Gen. Mamman Isofo Kontagora | Former Minister | Public | CON |
| Mr Kayode Adetokunbo, San | Former Attorney General Of The Federation, Former Minister Of Defence | Public | CON |
| Chief Akin Olujimi, San | Former Minister And Attorney-General Of The Federation | Public | CON |
| Chief Bayo Ojo, San | Former Minister And Attorney-General Of The Federation | Public | CON |
| Hon. Justice Orjiakor | Fmr Cj Of Io State | Public | CON |
| Amb. Ignatius C. Olusemeka | Former Permanent Secretary, Diplomat | Public | CON |
| Alhaji Shu’aib Kazaure | Former Chairman Federation Civil Service Commission, Former Minister | Public | CON |
| Mr. Basil L.E Omiyi | First Nigerian Md Of Shell, Largest Oil Company | Private | CON |
| Amb. Aminu Wali | Diplomat | Public | CON |
| Amb. Adamu D. Idris Waziri | Diplomat | Public | CON |
| Prof. Emeritus John Festus Ade Ajani | Accomplished Scholar, University Administrator | Public | CON |
| Dr Samuel Danjuma Gani | Administrator, Taraba | Public | CON |
| Chief Osayande Omotayo Akpata | Administrator, Scholar Of Several Years | Public | CON |
| Mr Arumeni Johnson | Air Transporter, Md Arik Airline | Private | CON |
| Mr Atedo Peterside | Banker | Private | CON |
| Mr Jim Ovia | Banker | Private | CON |
| Aig Imoukhueke | Banker (Md Access Bank), Administrator | Private | CON |
| Alhaji Abdulkadir Sanusi Dantata | Businessman | Private | CON |
| Mr Pascal Dozie | Businessman | Private | CON |
| Alh. (Dr.) Usman Nuhu Mohammed Sanusi | Emir Of Dutse Jigawa | Traditional | CON |
| Hrh. Alh. Muh’d Ibn Shehu Masta Ii El-Kenemi | Shehu Dikwa | Traditional | CON |
| Hrh Michael Gbadebo Adedeji | Traditional Ruler | Traditional | CON |
| Hrh. Bonet Affoi | Traditional Ruler, Chief Of Kagoro | Traditional | CON |
| Alhaji Magaji Danbatta | First Generation Journalist, Public Servant, States Man | Public | CON |
| Abdulsamad Rabiu | Industrialist | Private | CON |
| Engr. Egbert Imomoh | Renowned Geologist | Private | CON |
| Hon. Justice S.S. Alagoa | Justice Court Of Appeal | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Badamasi Maina | Honourable Justice Of The Court Of Appeal | Public | OFR |
| Amb. Mohammed Lameen Meteeden | Diplomat | Public | OFR |
| Amb. Hassan Tukur (Psp) | Diplomat | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Farouk Lawan | Politician, Member House Of Representatives | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Mutu Nicholas | Politician, Member House Of Representatives | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Agunwa Anaekwe | Member And Former Speaker House Of Representatives | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Babaginda Nguroje | Politician, Member House Of Representatives | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila | Politician, Member House Of Representatives | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Amiru Sanusi | J.C.A | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Kumai B. Akaahs | Justice Court Of Appeal | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Iorhemen | C.J Benue State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Kashim Zannak | C.J Borno State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Dorothy N. Eyamba-Idem | C.J Cross River State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Ibrahim Auta Ndahi | C.J Federal High Court | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Adamu Aliyu | C.J Kano State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Charles O. Jacobs | C.J Ogun State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Aisha Sani Dahiru | C.J Sokoto State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Hauwa Kulu Aliyu | C.J Zamfara State | Public | OFR |
| Justice (Mrs) Inumidun Enitan Akande | C.J Of Lagos State | Public | OFR |
| Justice Ibrahim Mohammed | C.J Of Bauchi State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice M.M Igbetar | President Customary Court Of Appeal Benue State | Public | OFR |
| Osita Benjamin Chidoka | Chief Marshall Frsc | Public | OFR |
| Sen. Dr. Chief Jacob Tilley Gyado | Fmr Senator | Public | OFR |
| Chief David Dafinone | Chartered Accountant, Former Senator, Administrator | Private | OFR |
| Mr. P. Osayande | Former Deputy Inspector General Of Police | Public | OFR |
| Col. Musa Shehu (Rtd) | Sec. Gen. Arewa Consultative Forum | Traditional | OFR |
| Dr Emmanuel Nyong Nsan | Former Minister | Public | OFR |
| Dr. Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar | Former Minister, Permanent Secretary | Public | OFR |
| Air Cdre Otuekong Idonesit Nkanga (Rtd) | Military Officer | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Sunday Ndudim Imo | Former C.J Abia State | Public | OFR |
| Hrh Hon Justice Eze Ozobu | Former C.J Enugu State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Daniel D. Abutu | Former C.J Federal High Court | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Saka Yusuf | For C.J Kwara State | Public | OFR |
| Chief Ernest Olawumi Adeleye | Former Deputy Commandant Nda | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Grand Kadi Mohammed Adamu Idris | Grand Kadi Gombe State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justiceadamu S.M. Kanam | Grand Kadi Plateau State | Public | OFR |
| Suleiman Muhammed Daura | Former Grand Kadi Of Katsina State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice Abdulkadir Oba Imam Fulani | Former Grand Kadi Of Kwara State | Public | OFR |
| Hon. Justice M.A. Ambali | Former Grand Kadi Of Kwara State | Public | OFR |
| Amb. Magaji Mohammed | Former Perm Sec., Diplomat | Public | OFR |
| Brig. Gen Samuel Laye Teidi (Rtd) | Rtd Gen. And Administrator | Public | OFR |
| Dr. Tim Manakaya | Physician, Former Minister | Public | OFR |
| Chief Oladipo Odulate | Rtd Head Of Service, Ogun State | Public | OFR |
| Prof. Grace Alele-Williams | Former Vc Uniben, Administrator, Scholar | Public | OFR |
| Prof. Abdulraheem Shu’aib Oba | Former Vice Chancellor University Of Ilorin, Chairman Federal Character Comissioner | Public | OFR |
| Prof. M. A. Daniyan | Educationist | Public | OFR |
| Prof. Baba Yusuf Abubakar | Educationist | Public | OFR |
| Alh. Mohammed Kudu Abubakar | Accomplished Journalist, Emir Of Agaie | Public | OFR |
| Alh. Muhammed Manga Iii | Traditional Ruler, The Emir Of Misau | Traditional | OFR |
| Hrhm King Gininwa, Godwin Ndonake Kenneth Jp | Traditional Ruler, The Gbenemene Tai | Traditional | OFR |
| Alh. Musa Ibrahim Faruk | OFR | ||
| Alhaji Abdulrahim Oladimeji | Investor, Philantropist, Established Al Ikhma University | Private | OFR |
| Chief (Dr.) Innocent I. Chukwuma | Industrialist | Private | OFR |
| Chief (Dr.) Olusegun O. Osunkeye | Industrialist | Private | OFR |
| Chief Ayantayo Ayandele | Administrator, Former Chairman Of Ogbomosho L.G., Former C.E. N.T.C | Public | OFR |
| Dr. Amuda Aluko | Community Leader (Tafida Ilorin) Medical Practitioner | Private | OFR |
| Mr Tunde Lemo | Deputy Governor Cbn | Public | OFR |
| Prof. C.A Osuntogun | Educationist | Public | OFR |
| Prof. M.A. Danyaro | Educationist | Public | OFR |
| Prof. O.L Oke | Educationist | Public | OFR |
| Prof. Ode Ojowu | Educationist | Public | OFR |
| Engr. Makori J | Engineer, Adminstrator, Former Md. NEPA | Public | OFR |
| Engr. Yusuf Larewaju Shagaya | Engineer, Industrialist | Private | OFR |
| Sir Festus Remilekun Ayodele Marinho | First Md. NNPC | Private | OFR |
| Mrs Amina Sambo | Former President (Ncws), Community Leader | Private | OFR |
| Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu | Industrial, Politician | Private | OFR |
| Mr Reginald Ihejiahi | Industrialist | Private | OFR |
| Prince (Engr) Authur Eze | Industrialist | Private | OFR |
| Mr. Kase Lawal | Industrialist On An International Level | Private | OFR |
| Mr. Damian D. Dodo San | Legal Practitioner, Member Taraba State Judicial Council | Public | OFR |
| Mazi Sam I. Ohuarunwa | Phamacist, Industrialist, Administrator | Private | OFR |
| Chief (Sir) Tony Ezenna | Businessman/Industrialist | Private | OFR |
| Sir Emmanuel Bishop Okonkwo | Businessman/Industrialist | Private | OFR |
| Prof. Baba Yusuf Abubakar | Academician | Public | OFR |
| Prof. Kunle Ade Wahab | Scholar, Educationist | Public | OFR |
| Dr Uriah Angulu | Scholar, Former Commissioner Icpc | Public | OFR |
| Comrade Pascal Myeleri Bafyau | Trade Union, Former President Nlc | Private | OFR |
| Malam Abubakar Oladimeji | Writer, Administrator | OFR | |
| Sir Edward Nkwoegu | OFR | ||
| Chief Mrs Cecilia Akanu | Politician, Women Activist | OFR | |
| Dr. Biodun N. Olorunfemi | Permanent Secretary, F.C.T.A | Public | OON |
| Baba Umar Faruk | Federal Permanent Secretary | Public | OON |
| Alh. Aliyu Salihu Gusau | Federal Permanent Secretary | Public | OON |
| Dr Bright Okogu | D.G Budget | Public | OON |
| Mr Umaru Hamza | D.G Ndlea | Public | OON |
| Mrs Arunma Otteh | Former Vice Prsident African Development Bank D.G.S.E.C | Public | OON |
| Prof. Julius Okojie | Executive Secretary NUC | Public | OON |
| Dr (Mrs) Yewande Thorpe | Former Federal Permanent Secretary | Public | OON |
| Mr Fidelis K. Kaigama | Former Permanent Secretary | Public | OON |
| Dr Ochi Achinivu | Former Permanent Secretary | Public | OON |
| Dr Abubakar K. Mohammed | Permanent Secretary | Public | OON |
| Bukar Goni A. | Permanent Secretary | Public | OON |
| MR DANLADI KIFASI Mni | Permanent Secretary | Public | OON |
| Alh. Ayinla Olomoda | Former Secretary, Commissioner FJSC | Public | OON |
| Alh. Lawal Isyaku Kazaure | Former Permanent Secreatary | Public | OON |
| Venmark Kurnap Dangin | Former Senator, Permanent Secretary Plateau State | Public | OON |
| Dr Stephen Sinikiem Azaiki | Former SSG Bayelsa State (Seasoned Administrator) | Public | OON |
| Prof. B. G Bajoga | Accomplished Engineer, Former Md Nitel | Public | OON |
| Mrs C.B Ugowe | Deputy Inspector General Of Police (Rtd) | Public | OON |
| Prof. Abiodun Ilesanmi | Educationist, Former Md Uch Ibadan | Public | OON |
| Chief Linus Okom | Former Board Chairman, Fed. College Of Education Obudu | Public | OON |
| Amb. Salaudeen A. Lawal | Former Diplomat, Administrator | Public | OON |
| Air Vice Marshal N. S Imam (Rtd) | Rtd Air Force Officer | Public | OON |
| Avm Gabriel Adesola Babatunde | Rtd Air Force Officer | Public | OON |
| Avm Ahmed Tijani Mua’zu | Rtd Air Force Officer | Public | OON |
| Brig. Garba Mohammed | Rtd Army Officer | Public | OON |
| Dr. Granville Inya Inya-Agha | Rtd Civil Servant | Public | OON |
| Maj. Gen. J.O Obada | Rtd General | Public | OON |
| Hon. Justice Ibrahim Isola Adekunle Olorunnimbe | Rtd Judge Lagos State High Court | Public | OON |
| Alhaji Musa Etudaiye | Rtd Permanent Secretary Kwara State | Public | OON |
| BELLO UMAR, Mni | RTD PERMANENT SECRETARY ZAMFARA STATE | Public | OON |
| Alh. Inuwa Gombe | Former Director Of Mines | Public | OON |
| Prof. Peter Okebukola | Former Executive Secretary Nuc | Public | OON |
| Chief Omoefe F. James | Former Federal Director Rural Development | Public | OON |
| Maj. Gen Sarki Yaki Bello | Army Officer | Public | OON |
| Maj. Gen I. Garba | Army Officer | Public | OON |
| Alh. Bashir M. Borodo | Banker | Private | OON |
| Dr Chilo Ofia | Captain Of Industry | Private | OON |
| Chief Cletus Ibeto | Chartered Accountant | Private | OON |
| Mr Oluwato Yin Adeagbo Adepate | Chartered Accountant | Private | OON |
| Alh. Muhammed Bashir Salihu | Chief Imam Of Ilorin, Religious Leader | Religious | OON |
| Imam Ibrahim Ahmed | Chief Imam Of Maiduguri, Religious Leader | Religious | OON |
| Igwe G.O. Ezechukwu | Community Leader | Traditional | OON |
| Amb. Emmanuel Chame Quitomi Njiwah | Diplomat | Public | OON |
| Amb. Oladele Akadiri | Diplomat | Public | OON |
| Prof. Mohammed Kaoje Abubakar | Educationist | Public | OON |
| Prof. Herbert Onyekwere Orji | Educationist | Public | OON |
| Prof. Francis Ojinde | Educationist | Public | OON |
| Dr. (Mrs) S. N. Adukwu Bolujoko | Educationist | Public | OON |
| Chief Robert Usman Audu | Community Leader | Public | OON |
| Aliyu Husseini | Deputy Comtroller General Of Immigration (Rtd) | Public | OON |
| Chief Agada Igomu | Member Nigeria Institute Of Food Science & Techn. | Public | OON |
| Hrh Uti Joseph Davis Agba | Traditional Ruler | Traditional | OON |
| Chief Prof. Somayina Gabriel Nwoko | Educationist | Traditional | OON |
| Engr. Abdullahi Nuhu (Chiroman Zauzau) | Engineer, Industrialist | Private | OON |
| Malam Saleh M. Jambo | Industrialist | OON | |
| Engr. Jani Ibrahim Fnse Mni | Industrialist | OON | |
| Dr Eniola Akinsete | Medical Doctor | OON | |
| Dig. Isreal Olusoji Ajao | Police Officer | Public | OON |
| Dig. Udem U. Ekpoudma (Rtd) | Retired Dig | Public | OON |
| Chief Mathias Chikeluba Ekeremadu | Politician | Public | OON |
| Pharm Hon. Jimi Agbaje | Politician, Pharmacist | OON | |
| Engr. Umaru Gambo Jibrin, Fnse | Professional Engineer | OON | |
| Engr. Mustapha Bulama | Professional Engineer | OON | |
| Engr. Aako Ugbabe | Professional Engineer | OON | |
| Dame Comfort Chinezerem Obi | Publisher, Hon. Commissioner Police Service Commission | OON | |
| Rt. Rev. Dr. Godwin Izundu Nmezinwa Okpala | Religious Leader | OON | |
| Arch (Prof.) Theophilus Adelodun Okin | Scholar, Architech, Educationalist | OON | |
| Professor John Adetunji Adeleye | Scholar, Educationist | OON | |
| Igwe Denis Akputa | Igwe Okaa Omee Of Agbogugu | Traditional | OON |
| Hrh. Dr George Oshiapi Egabor | Traditional Ruler (Okumagbe Of Uweppa Uwano) | Traditional | OON |
| Hrh Oba Eshiemokhai Idogu | Trad. Ruler (Olokpe Of Okpe) | Traditional | OON |
| Mr Chinedu Ogah | Youth Leader | Private | OON |
| Hon. (Barr) Istifanus Haruna Gbana | Chairman, Conf. Of Speakers | Public | MFR |
| Hon. Baba Shehu Agaie | Politician Member House Of Representatives | Public | MFR |
| Akuma John Atte | Dcg, Customs | Public | MFR |
| Zakari Ohinoyi Ibrahim | Dcg, Prinson | Public | MFR |
| Alh. Muhammed Kajiama Dapchi, Mni | Chairman Yobe State Local Gov. Council | Public | MFR |
| Saudatu Magajiya Shehu Mahdi | Educationist, Women Right Activist, Sec-General Wrapa | Public | MFR |
| Hamza Ahmed Isa | Rtd Dig, Police | Public | MFR |
| Alh. Ibrahim Galadima | Sport Administrator | Public | MFR |
| Chief Mrs. Rhoda Nguhemen Tor-Agbioye | Fmr Civil Servant | Public | MFR |
| Mrs Monye Rajis-Okpara | Politician | Public | MFR |
| A. B Iyoha (Mrs) | Rtd Director Sss | MFR | |
| Chief Mrs Eniola Ajoke Fadayomi | Jurist (Former Attorney Sec-General Lagos State) | MFR | |
| Raymond Iheanacho Nkemdirim | Public Servant | Public | MFR |
| Alh. Hanafi Musa Moriki | Civil Servant | Public | MFR |
| Abudu Silas Kamaru-Salami | Civil Servant (Dss) | Public | MFR |
| Olaolu Adebowale Adegbite | Civil Servant (Efcc) | Public | MFR |
| Beremako Bob E. Ogbuagu | Rtd Civil Servant | Public | MFR |
| Mr A. Ayorinde Otepola | Public | MFR | |
| Bala Tsoho | Public | MFR | |
| Dr Chris Nwanoro (Foreign Affairs) | Public | MFR | |
| Chief Emmanuel Olorunfemi Otitoju | Public | MFR | |
| Dr Emmanuel Uwakwe Agbo | Public | MFR | |
| ABUBAKAR MUSTAPHA Mni | FEDERAL COMMISSIONER NPC | Public | MFR |
| Chief David Ogba Onuoha | Industrialist | Private | MFR |
| Chief James Njoku Afoke | Industrialist | Private | MFR |
| Ibrahim Mohammed | Private | MFR | |
| Engr. Inuwa Musa | Accomplished Engineer | Private | MFR |
| Prince Fayisayo Soyewo | Accomplished Insurer | Private | MFR |
| Chief Basseye E.O Edem Fca | Accountant | Private | MFR |
| Mr Olusegun Abayomi Jawando | Administrator Lagos State | Private | MFR |
| Kanayo O. Kanayo | Artist | Private | MFR |
| Iheme Osita | Artist | Private | MFR |
| Amaka Igwe | Artist | Private | MFR |
| Olu Jacobs | Artist | Private | MFR |
| Stephenie Okereke | Artist | Private | MFR |
| Genevieve Nnaji | Artist | Private | MFR |
| Dr Aliyu Abubakar | Business Man | Private | MFR |
| Chief Martins Agbaso | Business Man, Politician | Private | MFR |
| Sadik Tafawa Balewa | Community Leader | Private | MFR |
| Professor Bashir Garba | Educationist | Private | MFR |
| Prof. Shehu Said Farinwata | Educationist | Private | MFR |
| Igbafe Philip Aigbona | Educationist | Private | MFR |
| Hajiya Indo Mohammed (Nee) Ibrahim | Educationist (Principal FGC, Zaria) | Public | MFR |
| Mrs Na’omi P. Maiguwa | Educationalist | Public | MFR |
| Yarkey Verghese | Foreigner | Foreigner | MFR |
| Jacob C. K. Wood | Foreigner | Foreigner | MFR |
| Mr Jean Clande Gandur | Foreigner, Addax Petroleum | Foreigner | MFR |
| Mohammed Namadina Abdulrahaman Jp Mbe | Former Administrator | Public | MFR |
| Hon. (Barr) Mrs Titi Oseni | Former Ag. Chairman, Conf. Of Speakers | Public | MFR |
| Mr Moses Frank Ekpo | Former D.G Nigeria Copyright Commission | Public | MFR |
| Dr Christain Ifenichuwu Adimorah | Former Md/Ceo First Bank Nigeria Plc |
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BN pls more pixs dear. lovely ones you got here
gene baby and steph i love you both and congrats to both babes
I always mistook the both of them when I was younger always thought steph was gene.
Congrats to all of them! Its nice to see Aliko dangote in a suit!!!
Am I the only one mildly irritated by this? I’m all for celebrating people but “our” president had been silent on public matters like national security and the next time I see him he’s handing out awards? Talk about twisted priorities :s
its insane bad governance iagine the pple being awarded
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Call me what u like!! This is POINTLESS!! as if this is our problem…hissssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
I agree with you NK. Nigeria has greater issues and innocent individuals are dying from different kinds of terrorist attacks(boko haram). As a matter of fact, a rent attack in Yobe, if I am correct claimed the life of a Nigerian actress. The president should find solutions to poverty and all these attacks claiming innocent lives in Nigeria. Completely POINTLESS !!!
No dear. You are not the only one. I am more than mildly irritated, I am extremely irritated, baffled, annoyed, disgusted and fuming at the President and his sycophancy train. Even the stupid bumbling IGP got an award. What on earth is this country turning to???
Spot on! Also what exactly is the purpose?? I hope this is not a typical naija copy kat idea of HRH Queen E handing out OBE’s and MBEs??
Am so with you ladies on this, really is this what’s next?! And as for the award what’s the measuring criteria, ‘cos most of these people did not contribute anything meaningful to the society. Inclusive of Genny (yeah i said it, now bite me!), the so called nollywood superstars could leverage their fame to improve the lives of the larger society, advocate for sustainable changes; poverty, education, human/women rights etc but then again – it’s all good in their hood, as long as they are happy – self -centered bigots!
Spot on e-bukun, I’m not mildly irritated, I am inpotently incensed. Impotent, cause I know my irritation ain’t gonna get me much!
congratulations to the ones that truly deserve it…but cant stop to wonder wat criteria they use in giving the awards..hmmm
i ll tell u,d criteria is based on dose who campaigned for him,olu jacobs genevieve stephnie.itz obvious naa.rubbish awards
@St.Ed! it seems you don’t know much about the man Dangote, he’s a casual dresser and has been found wearing suits on so many occasions. Congrats to them all.
Congrats to Gene, Steph & Kanayo
Some deserve it and some dont! Seems they are beginning to bastardize the whole award “thing”. All d same congrats to the Awardees. Hope u understand the implications of receiving a National Award.
Congrates! more pixs pls.
Yeah some deserve it n some….pls can some tell me d implications of receiving dese awards…
I’m not sure I agree with all of those awarded but congratulations to all the recipients nonetheless. Genevieve and Stephanie look gorgeous as usual. Professor Chinua Achebe is a man of great integrity, I love him all the more now.
CONGRATS GENNY AND STEPH,,,LOVE YA ALWAYS
I think Genevieve should try and wear dresses in colors that are more suitable for her complexion. I think this dress didnt do her much justice. In contrast, Stephanie looked quite nice
nigeria is messed up.someone should give me a reason genevieve should be awarded.for stephanie i can understand because she has participated in so humanitarian services in nigeria and the world genevieve has no record like that.and pls what makes her a role model i want to know acting?dropping out of school and getting pregnant?dress up and go to big occasion?why must we put her in the same rank wit olu jacob?nigeria is a messed up country really.for the first time i feel ashamed of goodluck
if you want to attack the messed up govt do that, but dont run down another person..u sound bitter and full of hate for Genevieve “dropped out..got pregnant..blah blah blah”
in all these, no one can deny the fact that has done well for her self and her career..forget the award,the recognition she has gotten in and outside africa,she didnt buy them,she worked for it.give her some credit..and so you know,there are hundreds of school drop out that have made a mark and a name for themselves in the world..
and who is putting her in the same rank as olu jacobs? they were given the same award,what is the problem there..or you were hoping olu jacobs will receive GCON ?
there are a lot of humanitarians out there that nobody knows..that they dont publicize their work doesn’t make them less of who they are..and i just hope that you do some humanitarian work in your life
gbam! true tlk right there!
Awww I really wish sweet Stephanie better luck this time in her relationship. she deserves to be happy! Congrats girl!
I am not impressed. When the likes of Jeremiah Useni and sitting governors are receiving honours , then something is definitely wrong. Congrats to those who truly deserve the recognition but the blood of Ken SAro Wiwa and 8 other innocent men are still calling for justice yet an Ijaw man is awarding honours to Useni and Co.
You know Nigeria is a failed state when the goverment celebrates croonies, crooks, and thieves. I can’t believe, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who sold oil blocks worth billions to her jewelry friends for pennies…. Goodluck forgot to award the ABSU boys for their community service awards. NIgeria is a huge disgrace.
e-bukun, I am annoyed as well. I understand why Achebe denied it. With the current state of Nigeria’s affairs, now is not the time for award giving, with a criteria that is not established and for achievements that are not even clear. Talk about misplaced priorities, and too many people.
Ohhh!!! Welldone o! That’s all i can say. Crucial matters still pending.
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Mr president you have tried! I guess the people who campaigned for you are the ones who have done the nation proud abi? What a national joke! No contrulations….no one in town respects this list!Bella post my comment oh,I am entitled to it.
errr…really??
Seriously!!! The whole of Nigeria is a Sham!!! its high time we woke up from our slumber and not lose sight of the things that really matter, All those recipients should have politely declined the “awards” until the fortunes of the average Nigerian has been turned around for the better, for how long are we going to continue to suffer, its not fair that since the past 20 something years, things have gone from bad to worse and no signs of it getting better, please and please hear the children crying, Nigeria is a great nation filled with potential, lots of hard-working people, but we’ve all been turned thieves, prostitutes, yahoo(ing), kidnappers, ritualists and the list goes on and on. Take someone like Dangote, what has he done for Nigeria…he made his wealth through monopoly, that’s not an entrepreneur!, please until we we stand up to these looters that are giving and receiving awards our children’s children will suffer from our lackadaisical attitude………………its a shame the government should be ashamed of themselves, a few days ago someone posted a video on Facebook of a girl being beaten and stripped naked because she stole a blackberry phone, and these guys were also assaulting her sexually, doing all sorts of things to her, just because she stole a phone and we are here celebrating bigger thieves………….SHAME on us
ah u hit the nail on the head! like seriously i haff tire 4 jona matter ooo! That guy is just cluelesss!
Just congratulate dem and move on……………..congrats to all of dem. May ya’ll recieve a greater honour.
pls what’s the criteria for this award cos there are some people that were honoured that do not derserve it. Secondly, doesnt the president feel that issues on national security are more pressing than some award? just saying o!
Thumbs up to those that declined,it shows that we still have men and women of wisdom in the country. national award will not or has not changed the security system in the country,it has not created job oppurtunity for the youths out there,neither has it brought about development and peace in this our GREAT NATION. To the people who received the awards CONGRATZ,and i hope you all make an impact in turning things around for better for the country. Thats what i think for now.
my own is dat in d u.s,national honors are given to just 5 pple evry yr,in naija why is it soo much, 354 pple jeez,den d award isnt relevant at all,itz cheap
so who honours the Poverty, bad education, bad roads, non existent medical services, power outages, lack of fresh water, shall i go on?????????… what utter rubbish mscheeew
a nation in trouble…i remember when medals where given to deserving nigerians*hissing*… it is like the queen knighting Victoria Beckham…..
Its okay, but I’m just wondering when people like Gov Fashola and Fela Durotoye will be eligible for national honours. Another point, this to BN, please can you explain the logic behind placing the HE title in front of Ex-Governor’s names? Or is that now a life-long apellation? This issue was raised in one of the dailies a couple of days ago and I believe the upcoming generation – which I think this site represents and caters to – should make efforts to step away from such sycophantic trends. Thanks.
We agree, that is why u rarely see titles such as Chief etc on BN. The table of recepients is the official list extracted from the document issued to the press by the FG.
*wisthling by,tempted to stop,look back n roll my eyes n body plenty!
misplaced priorities..chinua achebe keeps declining yet they wnt stop bothering the old man….i thot people who shld be warded are those who have stood out in their areas, save the artists, half the names there dnt ring a bell…isnt Dangote’s award meant for the VP???it is well with Nigeria.
@ sarafina …why should we move on? people are dying everyday due to national insecurity dat should and must be urgently addressed and u say move on? it is minded people like you that make our leaders think that priority has nothing to do with good governance.
I support the great Prof Chinua Achebe….dat is a great mind….
We only can pray for divine intervention….
Wait, i’m sorry but what have all this people done for Nigeria again? SMH!!! all those who voted for GoodLuck, i think no one needs to tell you NOT to reelect him for a 2nd term.
Oooy, Nigerians love award shows……wish I got the contract to organize.
Oooy, Nigerians love award shows……wish I got the contract to organize. I want to be on the line item.
i really dont see the reasons genevieve and stephanie were awarded,olu jacobs i understand,but wat happened to the oga bello,jide kosoko,tunde kelani,pete edochie,even joke jacobs and soo many,honestly jonathan does not have work,with so many issues in nigeria begging for his attention,instead he chooses to chase shadows.may God help us o
Jonathan keeps mixing up his priorities. Dishing out awards shouldn’t be high up on his agenda.
president Jonathan has failed again…..tz only God that can save us
Prof Achebe rocks! Now that’s a man of honor! All these premature awards are silencers of truth and intergrity. After you dine with the devil, can you accuse him of corruption and injustice? Nope.
D’Banj is missing from this list. Lol.
Seriously, i was wondering why dem no add D’Banj, Don Jazzy, P Square, etc. In my opinion they have achieved more than these state governors and politicians. At least these musicians came from nothing..
Pray tell, what has Genevieve, Kanayo O Kanayo. Osita Iheme done to deserve a National Honour? Never knew Jonathan was a fan of AfricaMagic/Nollywood. Pschew. Oshisco. I hail Prof Achebe & Hon. Gbajabiamila who had the guts to decline. Ringim getting a National Honour after BokoHaram finished bombing his office is an act of a clueless and shoeless president.
God bless u e-bukun. wht a shame 2 a nation where d govt is so relaxed abt d happenings around its citizens. may God deliver us
Nonsense and isi ewu. I don’t get this pointless popularity parties/awards
nw i see d reason y Chinua Achebe rejected d award, indeed his a man on honor. a man dat ll nt sell his concious 4 money, i respect him 4 dat. d poor re getting poorer being used as d stepping block n d rich …………………….
Chief Clement David Ebri IS FORMER GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE PLSSSSSSSSSSSS
Rubbish and Nonsense awards… No Fashola on the list! This is all politics… Please where can we voice out our disgust at this ridicule so that our so called leaders will hear. What happened to the peaceful marches? Have Nigerian youths given up?
Jonathan Goodluck appears to not only have misplaced priorities,he really does not appear to have a vision. How does this benefit Nigeria in anyway? Aliko Dangote, Diezani Alison-Madueke?!- shame on you Mr President!
GEJ will be the final blow for Nigeria. The guy brings a wholle new meaning to incompetence and misplaced priorities. No self respecting person would collect any award from him. Pls post my comment o…
I remember Genny wearing that same dress few months back. Isn’t that fashion faux pas? She looks good still.
Na wa oh. So you wear dresses only once bah. 365 dresses per day? This is Nigeria. People are hungry. Faux pas ko Faux pa ni…
….Mr. President, your point is? Rubbish! What kinda BS is dis????
Instead of focusing on how to close the WIDENING GAP between the rich and poor, u re giving out DUMB-awards…#supapissed!
On what basis are Geny and Steph taking the MFR.? Most confused government! The award is obviously meaningless then….
its vry good to recognise SOME of these people…bt this is NOT the right time.
Nigeria is a mess and they re there giving and recieving awards!
God have mercy!
An interesting selection of recipients, some duly deserve the award while the majority I do not understand or see any tangible reason why they were given their award. Oh well, in the land of the blind a one eyed man is the king….SMH
Stephanie Okereke looks fantabulous! Now that’s how you dress for a presidential event. Congrats girl. And to all of them.
pls did anyone spot my name(clifford orji)..i’m a member of federal republic too(mfr).9ja i hailed thee!
I love Stephanie’s dress she looks classy elegant and chic. . She and her bobo are rocking! Congrats to you all.
my spelling error also deserves an award too.hissss
I love steph. make them give me award now!
This has become a big joke to me…
Stephanie Look Classy and chic!
Now that’s how yo dress for a presidential even@ stephanie. She looks angelic.
“In 45 yrs, Nigeria has given out over 400 national awards. The US whom we copied from has given out 105 in over 200yrs”— Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila
na wa for naija o!!!!!…i smell a revolution soon!!!
Arrrrgg!!!!!! Now this is so disgusting, annoying, irritating and unacceptable. kinda feeling sick rite now for naija. How can? As in, i’ve got so many questions to ask but cant ask dem all. Wats d criteria for winning dis award? But hey, dis isn’t called for. We’ve got better and crucial issues in naija which shld be Mr President’s priorities for now. I’M TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN U JONATHAN. A corp member was killed last week by Boko Aram and u ar der celebrating. Gosh!!! This is unbelievable
Lol@ knighting Victoria Beckam!!! Can’t stop loling at that comment.
Back to the matter @ hand…… Seriously speaking now! What on earth made Jonathan got involve in all this “NATIONAL POINTLESS AWARD”??? was he drunk?
This is the last straw for him bcs is even a shameful thing for a whole President of country!!!!!! That is jagajaga ( Idris need an award for that song) .
And for those that are saying Genevive dress is nice or not! IS THAT OUR PROBLEM??? pls oo there’s time for everything. And to that person that says “we should all move”.all I have to tell u is pls go to BN Photo stories- Women of the Underground Economy and google Boko haram atrocities!! Then pls come back and comment. Thanks
Pls BN post my comment oo!
This our GEJ makes me believe that Obasanjo really tried in his dispensation to stabilize Nigeria Economy despite the fact that i dont like the man for nothing, there are so many atrocities being perpetrated in our darling nation and we kept loosing some of our beloveth people thru bombing by Boko Haram, accidents, unstable health care, removal of fuel subsidy and masses are dying thru the CO2 emmitted from noisy generator due to the reason that we can’t generate 24hrs uninterrupted power supply, if anybody hv ever been to Shiroro or Kanji dam would know that Nigeria Gov. does not mean well for us, out of 12 turbines to generate Electricity in kainji, it is only 2 working properly and they dont even care to fix it, they dont give a fuck to give out basic amenities that masses can enjoy but i still hv a believe that “one day one day e go better, we no go need to ja commot for Naija (Eldee)”. We are suffering, yet we are still celebrating and may Almighty God continue to give strenght to some noble people like Achebe, Soyinka and all those people that meant well for my darling nation
congrates to the artists they have all collectively put Nollywood movies and the Industry as a whole as the second best after Bollywood. That said let us go down to business. What is the criteria for National Honours? I understand the business men and all there contributions in terms of investing in Nigeria and creating employement but i ask what are does All does Emirs and politicians so to deserve National honours, I it not after you have served your people /your country then an assesment is made to determine if you did a good job then an honour is bestowed upon you. They have made rubbish of the National honours no wonder people like wole soyinka and achebe refused them
National Shame!!!
The fact that there are crisis doen’t mean that people should not be given an award. Award or no award,there will still be problems. Lets celebrity people who in their own little ways have contributed to the development of this country. Need I remind you that NOLLYWOOD is the greatest ambassador and national export after oil,that we have. Celebrate what you have!
YOU ALL VOTED 4DS half-Baked, Incompetent fisher Man called JONATHAN, where were u all wen Gen. Buhari cried on national tv ova ds CLUELESS Administration. SHAME on NIGERIAN YOUTHS, SHAAAAAMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEE 2WE ALLLLLLL. ☹
Congrats to all the nollywood artists, especially to the ever young looking Genevieve. The more they try to run her down the more the good Lord elevates her. He who God has blessed no one can curse, indeed. Be grateful for the haters at the end of the day my dear Genny. For every undeserved curse they lay on you they loose their very own blessings to you.
Stephnie well done my dear. You lovely in that dress and very happy. I wish you good luck in your realationship.
UP IMO STATE!
I can’t believe Gov. Fasola did not make that list. We continue to celebrate Mediocre in this country.
Award! award! award! dey fall for ground like water just like that.I expected someone like Gov. Fashola to be on the list. Hmmmmmmm. God dey!
Jonah! Jonah! Go and do your work in you “Nineveh” (metaphor for Nigeria) and put aside all irrelevancies lest you settle in the belly of a fish.
Saw Genevieve in Brooklyn on Sat Nov 12th, Very tiny, nice girl
gud to be honoured….congrats to u all all d same…..but pls wat hv u guys really done to d development of dis our Nigeria????????this is annoying….Ebele pls do smtin more important….no fuel,eclectricity,bad education system,unemployment,no administration………….
This dude Mr. President! has sure lost focus
u people who talk about jonathan losing focus are blindly dimwitted you are suppose to be happy for the people getting these awards and also u are all hypocrites,……….. someone said something that the people who rejected the award are good people. if they shud decide to give u these award u wud praise GOD……. AND THEN U ARE SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT WE HAVE MORE PRESSING MATTERS ON OUR HANDS…… just shut up and be happy for the ppl. not like if ure mother or father ogt this award u wunt be happy for her. NIGERIANS are truly simple minded
if all dis people that got this award where not alive where wud NIGERIA be u also have to think about that sometimes.
@ man with sense… i beg to differ. if all these people really contributed to the growth and development of this country, Nigeria would have been better .
Absolute rubbish
mr president ,Its a SHAME,is dis wat you shd be doing?….Go find a solution to the economy and security suituation of the country
This is absolute nonsense! “Drop out of school, get pregnant” has she ever contribute anything to better d life of people like steph, Dangote? Pliz think.
WORTHY WORTHY NIGERIAN AMBASSADORS. VIVA NIGERIA AND HER WORTHY OFFICERS
This is a travesty of National Award!!! Awards are NOT given to people just because they held an office. They are supposed to be given to people who made contributions to the nation in their capacity as change agents. Imagine the insult in Awarding the great Chinua Achebe a CFR! He has done more for Nigeria than all the 4-star generals, traditional rulers and religious heads in this list. To give 90% of awards in a year to serving or former public officials shows how visionary backward Nigerian rulers are. I could also see that federal character in reflected in the award. Isn’t it time someone told the powers that be that awards do not have to reflect federal character?